An Epidemiologist Is Tracking New Cases of ASD in a Rural

question 2

Multiple Choice

An epidemiologist is tracking new cases of ASD in a rural area.Which characteristics must be in place for these numbers to be valid?

• A)A standardized definition of ASD must be used by all practitioners.
• B)The methodology used to count ASD cases must be consistent,reliable,and valid.
• C)All numbers collected before the year 2000 are incorrect and must be deleted.
• D)Case counting must take place over an extended period.
• E)Diagnoses must be verified by certified pediatricians.

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